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    FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

    MA Chinese Studies with an Optional Focus

    Erlangen, Germany2 yearsTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose this program

    • Taught in English
    • No application fee

    About MA Chinese Studies with an Optional Focus

    At FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, the application deadline is 15 Jul · 15 Feb.

    The MA in Chinese Studies with an Optional Focus at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg is a four-semester, research-oriented programme that combines Chinese studies with a chosen specialisation. It accepts intakes in both the winter and summer semester and is taught in English. The Chinese studies component covers Chinese history and literature, global history, history of science and technology, and the history of cultural exchange between Chinese-speaking countries and the West. Students pair this with one of several specialisations: English and American Studies, History, Sinology, Economics, or Political Science. Intensive Chinese language classes, including academic translation of Chinese texts, are an essential part of the programme. At least half of the total 120 ECTS credits are devoted to Chinese studies courses, and 30 ECTS credits go toward the Master's thesis. The remaining credits depend on the chosen specialisation. The programme is based at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, in Erlangen, Germany.

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    English Test Requirement

    C1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 95 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 telc English: telc English C1 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced TOEIC: 945 Reading: 455 Listening: 490 Speaking: 180 Writing: 180 UNIcert® English: UNIcert® III IELTS Academic: 7

    MA Chinese Studies with an Optional Focus: Frequently Asked Questions

    How long is the MA Chinese Studies with an Optional Focus program?
    The program duration is 2 years.
    Is MA Chinese Studies with an Optional Focus available online?
    This is an on-campus program at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg in Erlangen.

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